As previously noted, selection of students for admission into degree programs of study is based on an individual evaluation of each applicant’s capability or potential for successful completion of the program. To assist the institution in academically advising students, assessment of academic proficiency is required for all undergraduate first time applicants and transfer students who have not satisfied the institution’s English/Mathematics requirements. AUD will use the results of this assessment to determine appropriate academic placement and the need for developmental course work.

If it is determined that a student does not possess the minimal standards of proficiency in language, reading or mathematics, he or she will be enrolled in the appropriate developmental course.

Developmental studies courses enable the university to accept students (either into mathematics courses or the Intensive English Language Program [IELP]) who require academic support to develop basic academic proficiency in the areas of Mathematics and English.

Enrollment in all developmental courses is determined by placement exam scores. Developmental courses carry no university credit; however, these courses will appear on the student’s transcript and will be calculated in a student’s academic progress. Students in the IELP Program have not been accepted into the university as degree candidates.

“P” is the minimum passing grade in all developmental courses.

First year incoming students who are placed into ENGL 100 (Developmental English) must matriculate as follows:

• In the first semester, students will take ENGL 100 + UNIV 100 + three other courses from a pre-approved list;
• Students are required to successfully complete all developmental courses (ENGL 100, MATH 098, MATH 099, UNIV 100) within their first 30 hours;
• Students who fail to successfully complete their developmental courses by the end of 30 hours will the next term be enrolled in only those developmental courses remaining for completion.

Descriptions for the following Developmental English courses (non-credit) are listed under Center for English Proficiency Program section. To view click here.

• IELP 096 Basic Intensive English
• IELP 097 Low Intermediate Intensive English
• IELP 098 High Intermediate Intensive English
• IELP 099 Advanced Intensive English

Students accepted into the university as degree candidates, but who do not achieve a sufficiently high score on the ACCUPLACER™ or another internationally-recognized exam, are placed in ENGL 100. This is a non-credit course.

Prerequisite: IELP 099 with a grade of P+/P and placement by ACCUPLACER™, or other internationally-recognized exam | F, S, SI, SII
The last of the five non-credit English courses, ENGL 100 prepares students for university level English classes. It focuses heavily on mastering basic writing skills - creating a thesis statement, providing specific and relevant support, using transitions and other paragraphing conventions and proofreading for accuracy in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Students in ENGL 100 may take four other courses concurrently with ENGL 100; however, any student who does not earn a P+/P in the course may not be allowed to take additional courses while he or she repeats ENGL 100.

Prerequisite: placement by ACCUPLACER™ | F, S, SI, SII
The first of two courses to provide skills presupposed by college level mathematics. Topics include a review of arithmetic and elementary geometry and algebra.

Prerequisite: placement by ACCUPLACER™ or a grade of P+/P in MATH 098 | F, S, SI, SII
The second of two courses to provide skills presupposed by college level mathematics. Topics include the study of polynomial, rational and radical expressions, exponents, solutions of linear equations and systems of equations, quadratic equations, graphing and applications.

Students who believe that on the basis of computer proficiency acquired prior to joining university they should be exempt from taking COMP 101 may sit for the AUD Computer Proficiency Examination. If exempted, the student will be required to substitute COMP 101 with a course in the Social Sciences. Engineering majors are not required to substitute any course if they have been exempted from COMP 101.

This course develops students’ skills and critical thinking abilities that will enable them to understand computers and computer technology, trouble shoot problems, and improve their understanding of Information Technology applications in many career paths. This course builds a foundation for success in computer applications by introducing students to fundamental technology concepts such as Internet services and architecture, Data Security, Database Management System, and giving students essential computer skills.